Summer is juuuust around the corner and we’re all getting ready for some major rosé time, right? Start with this absolutely delicious crémant (sparkling wine’s best value ever). Gratien & Meyer’s has deep wild strawberry notes form the 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay, 15% Cabernet Franc, 5% Chenin Blanc blend and is only $19 here. Want to … Continue reading
My tree’s up!!! Fizzmas has officially begun! Posts will be coming with Fizzmas fun, but for now I’m enjoying the sight of so many non-popped bubblies of all kinds – Champagne, sparkling, Crémant, Prosecco… What’s your favorite? Continue reading
LOVED this, so seriously just go buy it! This is our third crémant in Fizzmas – so many good ones from all over France. Crémant from the Loire requires hand-picked grapes, light pressing, and long maturation. This Langlois sparkling rosé is all Cabernet Franc (the predominant red grape in the Loire) and packed with just-picked strawberry … Continue reading
Bordeaux’s main white grapes are Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, so obv that’s what most of their sparkling is made from. Jaillance Crémant is made in the same method as champagne, and their “Cuvée de l’Abbaye” is made with Semillon and Cab Franc grapes. It’s dry, delicious, and awesome with savory foods (like gougères, aka cheese puffs). The … Continue reading
Pink bubbles usually costs more than white ones. Some people say this is because you have to add some still red wine to the white bubbly, which can up the cost either because of the additional wine and the additional effort. But it’s worth it! We’ve gone through some great sparkling rosés, but here’s a great … Continue reading
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